The Lake Superior Performance Rally (LSPR), known for its intense fall colors and big jumps, is the season-ending event for professional stage rally organizations in the US. And this year, the Honda of America Racing Team (HART) will make its debut with a rallytastic Acura Integra.

The Acura Integra rally car was built by employees at the Honda Auto Development Center in Ohio to enhance their fabrication and construction skills. The team shared the news and several photos of the Integra on their Instagram page.

The car will compete in the American Rally Association (ARA) Limited 2WD category, which requires minimal modifications to the stock vehicles in terms of safety upgrades like cages, brakes, and suspension. It is powered by a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine, likely producing around 200 horsepower.

While there are no interior images available, it is expected that the car will have a manual six-speed transmission. However, automatic transmissions can also be used in rally racing, as demonstrated by Toyota in their RAV4 rally car.

Although HART is not an official Honda racing effort, the team consists of employees who receive support from the automaker. The 2023 Acura Integra will be driven by Chris Sladek and John Sharps in the LSPR event.

The 2023 Lake Superior Performance Rally will take place in Marquette, Michigan, and it will be the final round of the ARA National Championship Series on October 13 and 14.